At a glance
- Credentials
- LPC
- License
- LPC, Alabama / 3840
- NPI
- 1073986451
- Experience
- 8 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Alabama
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Person-centered care
- Goal-focused work
- Practical coping skills
About Mariel
Dr. Mariel Moore is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in Alabama. She has eight years of clinical experience and a background that includes inpatient and outpatient substance abuse counseling as well as private practice work. She welcomes conversations about stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, and parenting challenges.
Dr. Moore favors a person-centered style that centers on listening and respect. She also uses cognitive behavioral ideas to help people change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Sessions tend to be cooperative - clients set goals and she helps map steps toward them.
Her experience includes supporting people facing trauma, grief, bipolar concerns, sleep problems, and compassion fatigue. She has worked alongside physicians when medical issues affect mental health and adapts plans when life circumstances change.
Dr. Moore uses individualized treatment plans and draws on current research to keep sessions practical and relevant. She pays attention to attachment and communication patterns that affect relationships and family life. She also addresses issues like body image, hoarding, and coping after disasters.
People who come to her can expect straightforward talk, focused goal-setting, and check-ins on progress between sessions. She aims to help clients find more balance, clearer communication, and a steadier sense of self.
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How therapy approaches shape online care
Motivational Interviewing is a conversational method that helps people weigh their options and find internal reasons to change. It fits well when someone feels stuck or uncertain about next steps. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on clarifying values and taking committed action even when feelings are difficult; it can help with anxiety, depression, and persistent stress. Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening, empathy, and supporting the client’s own goals rather than imposing solutions.
Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative choice can change over time if goals shift or new issues appear.
Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy schedule and reducing travel time. Online work can make it easier to have shorter check-ins when needed, or to meet from different locations on the same day. Confirm the therapist's current session options before booking, since specific formats are not listed in the biography. Licensed professionals can use these approaches effectively in remote sessions while focusing on clear goals, skills practice, and regular progress checks. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterHoardingTherapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyExperience
8+ years
Listed in
Alabama
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this counselor address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, parenting, trauma and abuse, sleeping problems, career questions, bipolar concerns, LGBT matters, and compassion fatigue among other topics.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is person-centered and cooperative, with a focus on listening and empathy. She combines that with cognitive behavioral tools to help people set and reach practical goals.
What kind of background does she bring?
She has eight years of clinical experience and has worked in inpatient and outpatient substance abuse settings as well as private practice. She has supported clients through medical and life transitions.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LPC credential, License Professional Counselor, and practices in Alabama.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options with the service before scheduling.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process of working with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers